Had a great time grabbing food with my sister at Cupbop Korean BBQ! The staff was super friendly, the service was amazing, and the overall vibe was so good. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're craving delicious Korean BBQ! #Foodie #KoreanBBQ #FoodLover #InstaFood #Foodstagram read more

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Food was good, service quick, and ambiance was casual. Overall the cashier was knowledgeable and helped us through the process of how to order. The food tasted good like I said, but I'm not sure if I will go back again for $15 a bowl. read more

Customizable quick Korean eats . I was able to modify easily for a vegan bowl . ( tofu / veggies ) You can also choose your spice levels . Prices were reasonable. Service was good . The place needs a good deep clean , lobby and bathrooms were sticky . read more

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I have wanted to try this place for a while. my visit 6pm (ish ) on 9/29/25. I often go to Roadies to play pinball, and this is just around the corner. I ordered a Cupbop, with pot stickers and Korean beef. No rice...and sauce on the side. also ordered kimchi. It was good! Staff was attentive and kind. Next time I will order a much higher spice level. I ordered 4, and I realized afterwards it was geared to American spice levels. That's ok, I will be back. read more

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It's sad to say..... this was one of my favorite places when they opened but every time I go now they never have any of my favorite food. They either run out of everything or tell u they can't get more or have some excuse as to why they never have any of the food I want to order here. This happened at two locations multiple times and it was at 3pm..... so it wasn't late. On top of that they are out of everything imaginable bowls cups lemonade tea sodas kids stuff and last but not least the fried chicken is as hard as a rock! It wasn't event good. Unfortunately I will not return any more I gave it a lot of chances but it was good in the begging while it lasted. read more

The food was okay, not great. The dining area was pretty dirty. Floor was sticky and tables weren't cleaned. Also we got there shortly after opening so you'd think it would be cleaner. I wouldn't go back there unfortunately. read more

The location at 4811 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 is the worst Cupbop I have eaten at. They were out of wings, fries, beef and pork. How are you out of half the meat options on the menu? They had veggies, mandu, fried chicken, spicy fried chicken and chicken katsu. The facility was dirty with food all on the floor in the eating area; the tables were sticky with caked-on filth; every chair has stains and nastiness on it; the walls looked dirty and dusty; the place looks like it needs to be closed for a week and deep cleaned. The young guy that helped was super nice and apologetic about being out of wings after I order a combo. Now on to the food, I got the smallest portion I have ever received; the container was so empty I could see the bottom of it. It was like I ordered a kidbop but in the adultbop container. When I looked through to the back are and kitchen, everything was dirty and stained. The food is being heated with 2 heat lamps that are drying out the food. It was weird because I felt like this was a bootleg Cupbop location. I've been to several in Nevada and Arizona and this was by far the worst. The franchise needs to do a better job making sure customers have the same great experience regardless of the location. The location at 4811 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ 85712 is the worst Cupbop I have eaten at. They were out of wings, fries, beef and pork. How are you out of half the meat options on the menu? They had veggies, mandu, fried chicken, spicy fried chicken and chicken katsu. The facility was dirty with food all on the floor in the eating area; the tables were sticky with caked-on filth; every chair has stains and nastiness on it; the walls looked dirty and dusty; the place looks like it needs to be closed for a week and deep cleaned. The young guy that helped was super nice and apologetic about being out of wings after I order a combo. Now on to the food, I got the smallest portion I have ever received; the container was so empty I could see the bottom of it. It was like I ordered a kidbop but in the adultbop container. When I looked through to the back are and kitchen, everything was dirty and stained. The food is being heated with 2 heat lamps that are drying out the food. It was weird because I felt like this was a bootleg Cupbop location. I've been to several in Nevada and Arizona and this was by far the worst. The franchise needs to do a better job making sure customers have the same great experience regardless of the location. read more

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I like the concept but really did not enjoy the sauce or meal. I got the steamed veggies and tofu bowl. The rice was hard and soaked in very sweet teriyaki like sauce. The house drizzle on top was extremely sweet. The entire meal was as sweet as dessert and I just could not finish it. read more

Customer service was great however the place is so dirty. From the ordering station to the fountain drink area and the restroom.The floor was so sticky and the fountain drink machine only had 4 available working options. As slow as business was expected store to be clean. read more

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Very yummy food and great service. There is a great atmosphere here great people. The music is great. read more

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It's Korean fast food for those who lead a zippy lifestyle. The serving style process is very Chipotle-like, all the options are pre-cooked, there's a menu of standard choices and they're all numbered in steps for your perfect Korean cuisine in a paper bowl. The concept is quite simple, all the taste of Korean BBQ stacked in layers for portability and speed, like a NASCAR pit-stop in a cup. With food prepared ahead of time, there's certainly a ceiling on how good it can be, but for the most part, it is competent, tasty and reasonably priced. As I always say in the food business, "price, quality and speed." Pick two. :-) read more

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As a person who has had the opportunity to spend time in South Korea, I really enjoy their street food. This was the first time we tried Cupbop, and it did not disappoint. The staff were very cheerful and helpful. Everything appeared to be clean. Upon entrance, the staff asked if it was our first time here and explained everything. We had the Piggy (BBQ Pork), Koko (BBQ Chicken), and Krunch (Katso Chicken). We all enjoyed our food. The portions were ample, and I enjoyed that they offer a military discount I also like the range of sauced from 1 the mildest which my wife likes and I had the level seven. I recommend giving them a try. read more

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I did not enjoy this at all. The ordering process was not clear at all. Then for a panda express style setup. All the food had lids on it with no labels so I had to ask so many questions and was getting fed up because I could barely hear the girl. So I ended up just getting 3 combo bops cos it was easy. I also got a noodle bop The chicken was processed meatball like but the beef was good. And also it was annoying to eat with all the noodles and rice at the bottom. Food was tasty though very sweet. This is why 2 stars I don't think I will ever eat here again. The place was very nice and clean read more

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Made an online order and picked up Doochibop, only to find out they didn't add sauce. As it turns out, they ran out of the sauce. Now, they could have told me that, comped my order, promised to redo my order when they could make it, *APPOLOGISE* But no, the next day, after being told to come in to "talk to Mark" about fixing the issue, he just stared at me blankly and said, "What can I do about it?" Maybe he's still as green as the poison part of a potato and didn't know how to fix it, I have my doubts when he was the same guy who was happy to keep his mouth shut and not tell me my order could not be completed as requested, and make me pay full price for it. Moving forward, I will probably need to call head to make sure I don't get what shafted, double-check my order, and make a list of employees I know will take the piss and commit to sub-par service. read more

Be cautious of their rewards program. They do not honor their loyalty stamp card program. Buy 10 Bowls get one free. More like buy 10 bowls pay for the 11th read more

Our family of four went to Cupbop for dinner over the weekend and had a great time. Since it was our kids first time they got free dumplings (mandoo) in their bowls. We went with the 4 bowl combo with 12 mandoo. It's an amazing deal. You're basically getting one bowl free The staff were friendly, helpful and patient in walking us through all the protein and sauce options. We love how you can customize so many different options. The portions are big so some of us took leftovers home for lunch the next day. The staff came and checked on us to make sure everything was tasty good. For a fast casual eatery Cupbop is prettt stellar. read more

Came back for the second time last night to enjoy some of this Cupbop but unfortunately at 8:20 pm at night they already had their whole lobby packed up and cleaned. Let alone didn't have any more chicken options and we're no longer cooking any more food even though there was a full lobby of people.. A couple people ended up, leaving without any food because of this as well. No Discount was offered, etc.. Kind of disappointed this time. read more

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We ordered the beef, Koko chicken, and mandu, keeping the spice levels mild for a sweeter flavor, and it was delicious! However, my group thought the kimchi was a bit over-fermented. Since it's a stand-and-order type of place, we weren't exactly "served," but the young lady who handed us our food was really sweet and explained everything clearly. The atmosphere is pretty much on par with fast food spots, not much to write home about, but overall, a solid experience. read more

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Nice people. Would not get the salad again. Lettuce tasted very strange and chewy. However, the glass noodles had a delicious black pepper taste. They were out of beef. Most all of the tables look like they needed a good cleaning. read more

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The food was ok, but the service and dining room were horrible! I received an email with an offer for their new Korean chicken wings, but wanted to be sure that it was accepted at this location so before we ordered I asked and was told that yes, they would honor the deal. We placed our order and paid. While waiting for our food I noticed that the bill was higher than I expected so I went back to the register and asked them to double check my purchase and that I was given the discounted prices. Come to find out the person behind the counter never gave me the sale price. When I enquired about it she asked her co-worker "Do we even have this deal?" I specifically asked her before ordering and she confirmed! There were no other customers after me so how did she forget so quickly!?! Luckily her co-worker quickly refunded me the difference and made things right. Now to the dining area. Nearly all the fountain soft drinks were flat and it was filthy. The floor was sticky as I walked. There were no other customers there besides me and my wife so it's not that they were too busy! The food was pretty good and freshly cooked so that's the only reason they are receiving the 2-stars! We will not be revisiting this location in the future! read more

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First time coming here and it did not disappoint! The staff was very friendly and answered any questions we had. Since it was our first time, they were kind enough to give us one free pan fried dumpling (which was super delicious and I'll definitely order more the next time I visit). I got the Rock Bop Bowl (which they expressed that it's one of their most popular bowls) and it was delicious! It comes with rice, noodles, cabbage and fried chicken. The spicy level 8 was a pretty good amount of spicy-ness (coming from someone who can handle their spice) and I think I'd get this level next time as well! The bowl was very filling (for me) and I could only eat half, and the rest I ate later. We went on a Monday around opening time and there was a handful of people already there eating and in line but we got served quickly. The only reason I gave 4 stars and one thing to be aware of, is the prices! I ended up paying $29 (with tip) for two Rock Bop Bowls with no drinks or sides or some of the cool chips they have there when you're about to pay. The ambience was very chill and friendly and the workers made my first experience very pleasant and welcoming! read more

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First time here and food and service was awesome. They were a little behind and Howard the cook came out to help up front. Wanted to send a shout out to the workers and cook. Great job we'll done!!! I will be back and spread the word about this restaurant CupBop read more

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Pricey. Decent food. Would satisfy many. I had the combo and chose the beef and the Crunchy Chicken, which is a battered chicken tenderloin. It was in a sweet, mayo sauce with a bit of spice. Tasted OK. The beef wasn't really tender, it wasn't tough, but it wasn't tender, either. I had a really big piece of fat/gristle that I couldn't eat. Underneath are the noodles and the rice and veggies. Those were good, especially since the sauce soaks into it. However, the bowls or cups are such that I had to put the meat into the cover because otherwise the rice and noodles were inaccessible. If you don't want to eat your rice and noodles with your meat, not a biggie. But I like to eat my rice and noodles with the entree. The fried mandoo was so so. A bit dry. definitely not like the way I can cook them. The food is fine, it's OK. You will probably like it. I won't be going out of my way to eat there, however. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

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I tried Cupbop recently and quite liked it! It's simple counter service with no frills, but it's a great option for when you want Korean BBQ but don't have the time or inclination to go to one of the more traditional Korean BBQ restaurants. I got the B Bop Bowl, which features beef, cabbage, noodles, and rice (plus a dumpling since it was my first time there!). I got it at a level 7 spiciness, which for me was a perfect gentle heat. The bowl packed a lot of flavor, and was a good amount of food for the price. The staff are super helpful with descriptions of the food and sauce options, which I appreciated. Keep Cupbop in mind for a fast-casual lunch in midtown! read more

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Wanted to try something new. Went in and was unsure what to order so I asked. The staff was very friendly and seemed to be having fun. Finally decided on a Combo Bop with chicken and beef. Loved having the cabbage, noodles, and rice for variety. I picked the medium sauce for a first try. It was fantastic. I will probably get something a bit spicier next time. It is fast food so you order from cashier and take the food to your table. It was rather small but luckily not too crowded. All in all a great experience. I will be coming back. I want to try different proteins and sauces. read more

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As a first-timer, the customer service was great - very helpful at walking me through the many choices. When I said it was my first time, they all yelled something and offered a free potsticker (yum!) on my bowl. The Combo Bop was about $12.99 and enough for leftovers - for the two proteins, I got Korean bbq and chicken katsu. There was also rice, noodles, and cabbage - plus the free potsticker. Great service, tasty food. 1 star deducted because I of cleanliness (the fork area seemed a little dirty and as I looked for a table, most needed to be wiped down - and still hadn't been wiped down by the time I left even though I was the only customer by the time I left) read more

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Great food, great service! The food was great, the people working walked us through the process and were wonderfully friendly as well.

I reluctantly tried this place because first impressions and first interactions were not up to par. When I walked in and looked through the glass food protector and separator it was smudged with liquid droplets of splashed food. The counter top that housed the hot plate food containers were not cleaned after the last person was served, and the tops to the food didn't sit correctly. I was greeted nicely by the staff and they have a jingle for first time customers. After I got the explanation about how to order another staff member said we are only taking cash right now. I ended up walking across parking lot to bank. When you order you get a base to start with: rice, noodles, vegetables. After the base you order your protein and pick your spice level. I tried the Korean BBQ. The meat was tender and the spice level I chose was perfect a combo of sriracha sauce and a yellow spicy mayo type dressing. The noodles and rice were ok. I added a side of the kimchi and asked if it's made fresh they said it's made in Korea and flown straight to store. I may try this place again if I am in the area, but it will not be my first choice if I am in that location. The price for the bowl and side of kimchi was $19. read more

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I enjoyed this place when they first opened but they seemed to have gone down hill since the last time I was here. This last time I went the employees working seemed super apathetic and overall the the place seemed poorly managed. We were the only ones in line and weren't greeted, they were also out of the first two things we tried to order. I decided to go with a chicken and beef combo. The food was cold and stale which made me feel like the employees do not care about whether the food is fresh and kept at temperature to avoid any foodborne illnesses. The place was pretty dirty, no clean tables. For my meal being almost $40 for 2 including a tip, the whole experience was just disappointing. Don't think I'll be back here. I recommend Oh My Chicken instead. read more

At the end of 2015 there was a promo of Cupbop selling ramyun. They were out of it so the person working the counter had given me a free Mondo card with Mondo crossed out and ramyun put in place of it. I went to the counter today and there was a red-headed guy and I asked him about it if they had any ramen and he said we've never sold any rambien and I showed him my card and he shrugged his shoulders and said well we've never sold Rome yet or any kind of ramen here and that says mandu and I said I understand that but this is the situation that happened and he just shrugged his shoulders and walked away. I thought that was really rude. Other than that I love coming here and I love the food and I'll still come back despite his bad attitude. read more

I was really excited to try CupBop, I've seen them all over the internet and featured on local food blogs. Overall, the food was pretty good but not the best I've had due to the sauce and noodles overwhelming everything else, I couldn't even find the cabbage in my bowl. Decided to try the KKO KKO Bop because I didn't want something fried, the Korean BBQ sauce on the chicken had good flavor but was rarely noticeable because it was soaked in the spicy sauce. Ordered the 7.5 level of spice AKA the CupBop Special, it was definitely spicy even for me and I enjoy spice! Overall, if I were in the area I'd go back. Order less noodles and extra veg as well as opt for the sauce on the side so I can choose how much I'd like. The team working was nice and fast. They let me know that on your first visit you're supposed to get a free Mandoo (deep-fried potsticker) on top of your bowl, but when I got home to eat they had forgotten it. Kind of a bummer! I was hoping the vibe inside would be more fun but it felt a bit like a mall food court, could just be this location but it was a little dark inside you could tell it's a chain resturant. Also - DO NOT SHAKE YOUR BOWL. They have signs telling you to do so posted in the dining room.. but unless you want it to come up through the ventilation holes in the lid and soak your clothes in spicy sauce, stir it instead. read more

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Tried Cupbop for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. The staff was friendly and the food was tasty and fresh.. three of us dining and each of us ordered a different bowl and everyone was happy with their selection. We took a separate order of potstickers and they were very good too! We will try them again next time we are in town! read more

I've been to this location twice since it opened because I love it!!! I've gotten the Korean beef and the rock chicken. Both are delicious. I usually order a combo. I like the sauce at 7.5 it's not too hot not too spicy it's about the same spice level as buffalo sauce. The staff is extremely friendly and they try to keep the environment fun and interact with the customers a lot while you're in line it's set up kind of like chipotle style where you order at one side and pick up your bowl prepared at the other. Nothing is spicy until the end when you add the sauce so if you're afraid of any spice level, you don't have to add any at all. I think it'll do really well in this location. Can't wait to bring my family read more

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A great place to eat. It was my first time, and they asked me as soon as I came into line. When I told them that it was, everybody screamed out the word extra. Which made me feel very welcome. I believe they give you something extra for it being your first time in. Because I've never been in, they explained the menu so I didn't feel out of place. As a vegetarian, I had many options including vegetables and tofu. I ordered double protein with extra tofu. It is fried, so if this is a problem, it's something to be aware of. The people were super nice and very welcoming. Highly recommend. I got an extra spicy, which I believe is a number nine. It includes their spicy mayo, as well as Sriracha. read more

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Ordered this for the first time on UberEats using the BOGO Combo Bop deal. I ordered 2 bowls with beef and chicken, but unfortunately they were out of beef. They ended up deciding to give us pork and rock chicken as substitutes, and I was not disappointed at all! I am grateful for the sub, the pork had delicious flavor as did the rock chicken and regular chicken. I got the sauces on the side, at a level 5 and 3. Although tasty, I didn't feel the bowl needed it so I ate it without sauce. Also opted for the Mandoo, and those were delicious as well. They included a note on our receipt that they were sorry for no beef, which I thought was a sweet, personal touch. I deducted a star as I felt the rice could have been softer, but the bowl overall was delicious and very fairly portioned for just $15. I will definitely be a returning customer! read more

First impressions are always key. This location failed on that one. The floors were dirty, windows were dirty inside and tables were not cleaned properly. We were immediately greeted by the staff and they offered many selections. They did a great job providing good customer service. We ordered combo bowls. It comes with rice, noodles and 2 proteins. It had good flavor. It's a decent place. Nice place to stops if I'm the area. Definitely need to improve cleaning read more

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I had been wanting to check this place out for a few years now, and I am glad that I did. I believe that I first heard about it from the Student Insider coupon magazine that is given out at the beginning of the semester across campus during undergrad. The staff were very friendly. When we were asking a few questions about the menu, they asked if it was our first time there. We answered "Yes," and they proceeded to sing a fun little jingle and gave us an extra side. Food was tasted, although I was jealous of my girlfriend's order! She got the Katsu chicken and it looked a bit better than my pork. Moreover, I like a bit of spice, so I requested 7.5/10 spice level (you choose on your order) and I think doing that washed out some of the flavor. Maybe they switched up the sauce at a certain spice level, but I felt like 7.5 had a little too much chili oil type-sauce (?) which washed away a bit of the flavor. Over all good experience. read more

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For my "once a month cheat meal" (I generally follow the Plant Paradox diet) this seems to be the safest choice (not that I always choose this well!) You can get the meat mildly seasoned - nothing like the ultra hot Korean BBQ I remember in L.A. decades ago. With just plain white rice, it's pretty easy on the digestive system for most folks. read more

Saw this shop when leaving Frys and it was adorable. The employees were so helpful with spice levels and explanations. My husband loved this place and would definitely eat here again, I wasn't a huge fan but I think it was mainly my fault for not being able to handle any spice and so with no spice it was too sweet for me. If you're around this area it's a spot to try! read more

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Tried the #4 Ugly Bop / Korean fried chicken. Japchae tasted like noddles with very diluted low sodium generic soy sauce. Rice was not fluffy. The chicken was chewy / rubbery and not crispy. Tasted like chicken popcorn that was reheated in a microwave. Obvious that they do not prep the chicken onsite. If they do then I received an old batch. Tried this place 2-3x to try different chickens but never again. Save money for Korea House, Bonchon, or Toss. read more